Albums

Read our live review a superb performance from British Folk Music legends Martin and Eliza Carthy at Queen Elizabeth Hall touring their new album – with special guests including Nick Drake’s sister.

Jack McNeill gives FRUK an exclusive insight into the increasingly busy lives of McNeill & Heys and the writing and recording of their wonderful new album, Any Other Morning.

Zoe Muth’s third full-length album ‘World Of Strangers’ brings her widest musical offering to date ranging from classic country to ballads to early Fairport folk- rock.

Kris Delmhorst releases her first collection of original material in six years – a mature, sophisticated album that you grow into and further confirmation of her enduring quality.

The folk, rock and big band jazz on offer from Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers gets the promise of a wider audience as her fourth album gets an international release.

Having launched their wonderful Constellations album this week, Moulettes Hannah and Oliver took time out to give FRUK an exclusive insight into their unique sound and what makes them tick.

Ged Flood and Manuela Schuette of Mishaped Pearls speak to Folk Radio UK about their new album Thamesis, they provide a fascinating insight into its inception and its influences.

Scottish duo Twelfth Day treat FRUK to an exclusive première of their new video for ‘Young Sir’ which was directed by Esther’s brother Tom Swift. A modern take on an old folk narrative.

Thomas heads to Swindon Central Library to catch Pedal Folk – Three musicians and their bicycles following the route taken by poet Edward Thomas in ‘In Pursuit of Spring’.

Crossharbour, a highly skilled five-piece band fresh from the London Irish music scene make a grand entrance with their eponymous début release. A name to watch for.

Swedish sextet West of Eden sound like a homegrown British folk band – produced by Damien O’Kane and feat. Kate Rusby and Michael McGoldrick this is really worth checking.

Paul heads to Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen to catch an unforgettable performance by The Rails….”don’t be fooled by the beauty of the album – there’s blood in these tracks.”